What is the process for reopening prosecution after a notice of allowance?
The process for reopening prosecution after a notice of allowance involves several steps and considerations. According to MPEP 1308.01: “If a new rejection is made, prosecution must be reopened. A new Office action must be prepared that withdraws the previous indication of allowability and sets forth the new rejection.” The process typically includes: The examiner…
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If an examiner discovers prior art after a notice of allowance has been mailed, they may initiate a rejection process. According to MPEP 1308.01: “If the examiner discovers prior art after allowance that meets the requirements for rejections based on prior art, the examiner should first consider whether the reference(s) was cited in an Information…
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